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Business Training is available from a variety of organizations and consultants:
1) Franklin County CDC
Offers a combination of business classes and workshops
Free Information Sessions - Explore Going Into Business and Business Resources
This free 1 1/2 hour session informs people interested in going into business or taking a hobby to the next level. If you are interested in using the Food Processing Center, this is your first step! Topics include:
*Is business ownership right for you?
*Business resources available
*The importance of developing a business plan
*Tour of the Food Processing Center
*Information about starting a food business.
Usually the first Wednesday of the month, the next sessions will be:
June 6, 3:30-5pm FCCDC, Greenfield
July 11, 3:30-5pm FCCDC, Greenfield
Free but registration requested or email or call 413-774-7204 ext 100
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Business Plan Training
Plan for Success: Business Planning for New and Established Entrepreneurs
This twelve-week (36 hours) class is an opportunity for serious business owners to complete a business plan for starting and sustaining a business. Topics Include: Exploring your business idea & entrepreneurship, analyzing personal resources, developing a mission statement, legal structures, market research tools, marketing strategies, financial overview, income expense projection, cash flow projections, income expense balance sheet projections, financing alternatives, executive summary & supporting documents. Individual assistance is provided.
This class is usually offered in the Spring and Fall. The next class starts in September. The class is a $500 value; thanks to grants and donations, we are able to offer it for $250.00 (payment plan available)
If you would like to find out more sign up here or call Amy Shapiro 413-774-7204 ext 107
More classes and workshops in our training calendar
2) Valley CDC, Northampton MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
3) Hilltown CDC, Chesterfield, MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
4) Quaboag Valley CDC, Ware MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
5) MA Small Business Development Network
Workshop and Class Schedule
6) SCORE Western MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
7) Greenfield Community College
Business classes and workshops are offered year round
8) Business Associations
Business associations provide another opportunity for networking and marketing:
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce
Shelburne Falls Area Business Association
Greenfield Business Association
Montague Business Association |
